Top Ten Profiles of 2021: No. 7 Brayden Risedorph

December 24, 2021
Indiana Staff

The seventh most viewed profile this year was 2020 Future Gamer Brayden Risedorph (East Noble HS, 2022). A strong, durable right-hander with a fastball up to 95 and mid-80s slider with sharp, late break; the Indiana recruit saw his stock climb considerably this past season. Risedorph is currently ranked No. 3 in Indiana and No. 257 nationally.

No. 7 Brayden Risedorph

Scouting Report

8/5/21: Risedoprh, who possesses a strong, durable frame, has a short, quick arm stroke through a high-3/4 slot. The fastball has late tailing action at 94-95 and it gets on hitters quickly. The slider is 84-86 with late, sharp break. He throws strikes and has a chance to be a starter if develops a changeup.

2/27/21: Tall, strong sturdy athletic frame with powerful lower half, thick calves and thighs, and wide shoulders. His delivery starts in the middle of the rubber with a H ¾ arm slot. Has good shoulder range of motion and a deliberate side step with a high leg kick. Gets to front side with ease. Will lay the ball back in his hand, and generate full extension out front. From the stretch, he moves to the far ride side of rubber makes the angle hard on right-handed hitters. FB is consistent and firm in command to zone. Slider has some depth and down action bite. Risedorph possesses a Split finger with strong tumbling action in zone. He looks to be a durable innings eater with three usable pitches. His Splitter pitch for a high school pitcher is unique and intriguing.

Body: 6-foot-3, 235-pound
FB: T92. 89-91 mph. (Max spin 2302; Avg 2198)
SL: 79-82 mph
SP: 77-79 mph